SVR is the powerhouse regional of CA (until CVR, maybe....). Not only because of it's majority of teams being top-tier, but because of the heavy understandings of the game. Each year, SVR sees some of the greatest strategy and designs for the game that are seen nowhere else. Very strategic play is seen in some matches, and in others it ranges from all out defense/offense to a complete surprise! Robots in elimiation rounds are generally those who have found a specific niche in the game strategy and are very successful at it. We've seen feeder robots, uber scoring robots, and sometimes robots who de-score their opponents with mad skill. The winning alliance (from what I remember) usually consists of 2 offensive teams, and a defensive/feeding team, since the offense usually seen at SVR is top notch, with teams like 971, 254, 1538, 604, etc.

On another note: Andy Baker and Richard Sisk coming to my home regional! This is going to be the best regional ever! I can't wait to have my robot inspected by THE Andy Baker! Andy, Richard, if I bring something, will you two autograph it for me?